Trailblazer Tribune
BRIDGE VALLEY'S NEWSLETTER
April 3, 2020
Important Reminders
- April 6th - Phase 2 DLP begins - please refer to the email from Dr. Kopicki
- April 9th - No DL Instruction, Professional Development
- April 10th - No DL Instruction, Good Friday
- April 13th - No DL Instruction, Professional Development
- April 17h - Spirit Day -Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character
April is Autism Awarness Month
Student Device Handout - Update
Dear Families,
Your children are very important to us and we were so happy to help with yesterday’s handout. Thank you for all of the kind words you sent our way. We do know that some of you have been emailing for support so we are sending out a few hints.
Please read all of the items carefully.
- SeeSaw App for K-2: Students attempting to use Seesaw on a district iPad may run into issues because the Seesaw app we have installed is for in-school use. To use “at-home QR codes”, the app needs to be updated. Here are the steps for updating the app:
- Open the “Self-service” app on the iPad.
- Reinstall the Seesaw app from self-service. This will update the app and allow for at-home login.
- Logging in to the Laptop: Students will use their FULL CB email address(lastname.firstinitial###@student.cbsd.org) & password to log into the laptop. Your classroom teacher can help you with the log-in information. You can also email our support team.
- Updating Devices: To allow your computer to be completely up to date after the handout, CBSD will be sending updates to the computers that could cause a random restart. Please make sure to have autosave turned on by creating new documents through Office 365 on the web so you do not lose work.
- Device Having Issues: Restarting your computer will solve many computer issues. Please restart twice before reaching out for tech support.
- Support: Visit https://www.cbsd.org/covid and select “Technology Support”.
- For technical support, parents or students (grades 4-6 & 12th) can email techsupport@cbsd.org.
- Please follow general problem-solving strategies prior to entering a ticket & provide as much information as possible to expedite a resolution.
i. Note: We are working with over 20,000 people and trying to support many issues. Your patience is appreciated.
- Broken Hardware: We will attempt to have frequent drive through hardware support for our staff and students. In the event that device peripherals (pens, chargers, batteries, etc.) stop working or need replacement, families and staff do not need to purchase them through MyPaymentsPlus at this time. These devices can be bought directly from Amazon or a retailer of your choosing. A list of supplies can be found here: https://www.cbsd.org/Page/51509
- Return of Devices: These devices and chargers MUST be returned to the student’s school when distance learning is over. You will receive a message from your principal when it is
Thank you so much for all of your support and understanding!
Sincerely,
Jason Jaffe
Director of Technology and Innovation
Lindsay Smith, M.Ed.
K-12 Supervisor of Educational Technology
PSSA Testing Reminder
The state of Pennsylvania has cancelled all PSSA testing for this school year.
Spotlight on Support Staff
Distance Learning in action!
Teachers collaborte together
Teachers can support students
Students submit assignments using Office 365, OneNote and Seesaw
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New Student & Kindergarten Registration
Tell friends and neighbors who will have new Central Bucks students! Enrollment for ALL new students (grades kindergarten through 12) is now ongoing. Registering students now ensures that buildings plan for appropriate staff and resources for the coming year. Visit www.cbsd.org/registration to complete the process online.
Fundraising (Passive)
Please register your Giant Rewards Card for free money for our school.
Amazon Smile
Support our school when you shop, #StartWithaSmile at smile.amazon.com/ch/11-3722272 and Amazon donates to Bridge Valley Elementary Home & School Association.
Box Top$ for Education
Bridge Valley Elementary School
Kevin Cochran, Principal
Stacey Pedersen, Assistant Principal
Respect~Responsibility~Citizenship~Collaboration~
Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Domain/9
Phone: 267-893-3700
Twitter: @CBBridgeValley